Press and Information Officer - Ref. 392656

EUBAM Libya; Doha; On-site; QAR 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The EU Delegation to the State of Qatar, Doha, seeks a Press and Information Officer to support political reporting and media outreach. The role involves coordinating press activities, translating content between English and Arabic, and organizing high-level meetings and events.

Candidates should have a university degree in a relevant field and at least three years' experience in press/information work, with strong English and Arabic skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• University degree in international relations, media, communication, journalism or related field.
• At least 3 years' experience in press and information, media or diplomatic work.
• Excellent command of English and Arabic (CEFR C1).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and implement the Delegation's press and information activities.
• Translate articles and op-eds between Arabic and English; organise outreach events.
• Develop media contacts in Qatar; draft, edit and distribute publications; monitor local press.
• Manage the Delegation's website and social media; advise on communication matters.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Public speaking

Networking skills

Presentation skills

Drafting and report writing

Analytical thinking

Teamwork in multicultural environment

Ability to lead public events

Education

University degree in international relations or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Press and Information Officer - Ref. 392656

13.10.2026 New opportunity

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Vacancy Notice

Job title: Press and information Officer

LOCAL AGENT GROUP I

Ref: 392656 - Political, Press and Information Section

The European Union (EU) is an economic and political partnership between 27 European countries. It plays an important role in international affairs through diplomacy, trade, development aid and working with global organizations. Abroad, the EU is represented through more than 140 diplomatic representations, known also as EU Delegations, which have a similar function to those of an embassy. The EU Delegation to the State of Qatar, Doha, works in close coordination with the Embassies and Consulates of the 27 EU Member States. We are a fully-fledged diplomatic mission and represent the European Union in dealings with the Qatari government in areas that are part of the EU’s remit.

We offer

The post of Press and Information Officer (, Group I) in the Delegation’s Political, Press and Information Section, under a fixed-term employment contract of two (2) years, with a possibility of renewal under reserve of budgetary availabilities and operational considerations. For internal candidates holding an indefinite-term contract, alternative contractual arrangements may apply in accordance with institutional policies.

The team consists of 3 people and there are occasional atypical working hours.

Under this post, the recruited person will be attributed functions depending on the needs of the Delegation, and on the changes of these needs. The successful candidate will serve under the supervision and responsibility of the Head of Political, Press and Information Section, providing support, expertise and assistance in press and information matters and political reporting.

Following Main Tasks And Duties Are Currently Required

• Planning, organising and implementing the Delegation's press and information activities, including translating articles and op‑ed from/to Arabic, organising outreach events, assisting in organising high level meetings and EU State visits as well as public affairs and cultural events.
• He/she will also be asked to contribute, where appropriate, to the overall work of the Political, Press and Information Section, including in monitoring and reporting on the political developments.
• He/she will develop contacts/networks with media/press in Qatar. He/she will initiate, prepare, evaluate and monitor press and media actions; draft edit and distribute publication materials; monitor local press, both hard copy and online; manage the Delegation's website and social media accounts; manage the information budget of the Delegation; advise and support the Delegation on all communication matters, including interviews by the Head of Delegation.

The base salary will depend on relevant and verified employment experience, typically starting from 31,974 QAR. There is a competitive benefits package, subject to certain conditions, including personal leave days and public holidays, health insurances and a retirement savings plan.

The expected start date will be 01 January 2027.

Minimum requirements / eligibility criteria (necessary for the application to be considered)

• Education : Candidate should possess a University degree (in international relations, media, communication, journalism or other relevant field) or have obtained an equivalent level of knowledge through extensive professional experience.
• Professional experience : At least 3 years of working experience in the press and information, media or journalistic sectors or any other diplomatic work relevant to the job functions and duties. The professional experience must be acquired after the date on which the qualification allowing access to the post was obtained.

Previous working experience with an Embassy will be considered an advantage.

• Languages : Excellent command of English and Arabic (written and spoken) ; (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) level C1).

The command of other languages will be considered an asset.

• Knowledge of IT tools : Excellent command of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)

Experience in using social media (Facebook, Twitter, IG, Tik Tok, etc.)

• Right to residence and work in Qatar;
• Have a clean criminal record
• Medical fitness to carry out the tasks assigned.

Assets/selection criteria (basis for awarding points to select the best applicant)

• Excellent communication skills, including the use of social media.
• Good presentation skills.
• Proven networking skills
• Proven records of protocol knowledge
• Fully independent in report writing and excellent drafting skills.
• Excellent ability to think analytically and innovatively.
• Capabilities to clearly, efficiently and effectively conceptualise ideas and approaches.
• Good capability to convert ideas into practical results that optimise the efficiency and effectiveness of the Delegation's public activities.
• Able to lead/introduce public events.
• Capacity to focus on priorities, to organise work and meet deadlines.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Capable of producing high quality results within often-tight deadlines.
• Ability to negotiate at all levels in a multicultural and multilingual environment.
• Sense of initiative.
• Capacity to deal with organisational challenges under tight deadlines
• Excellent knowledge of the Qatari political and media environment.
• Excellent knowledge and practical experience of formulating (written and oral) and implementing a communication strategy.
• Excellent ability to carry' out Press and Information projects such as publication editing and organisation of events.
• Knowledge of the European Union policies and EU-GCC relations/strategy
• Able to work as a team member with good inter‑personal skills.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment.

The process

After the deadline for applications, the eligible applications will be admitted to the Selection by the Committee set up for this purpose.

Depending on the number of applications received, successive phases of Selection may include shortlisting of candidates based assessment of the information provided in the cover letter, CV; practical testing and interviews. Three best candidates will be invited to the final interview.

Only candidates admitted to each successive selection phase will be contacted individually. The Delegation will not supply additional information or discuss the selection procedure. During the selection process, please do not contact the members of the Selection Committee, but address your questions and comments to the Delegation’s Administration.

The successful candidate will be subject to a medical check.

Candidates who wish to lodge a complaint regarding the recruitment process may submit a written communication to the functional mailbox to which they sent the initial application. Upon receipt, the Delegation will review the matter and, where appropriate, consult Headquarters before providing a response.

Equal Opportunities

The European Union is committed to an equal opportunities policy for all its employees and applicants for employment. As an employer, the EU is committed to promoting gender equality, preventing discrimination on any grounds and ensuring a zero tolerance approach to any form of harassment. It actively welcomes applications from all qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds. We aim at a service which is truly representative of society, where each staff member feels respected, is able to give their best and can develop their full potential.

If pre-selected, candidates with disabilities are invited to contact the Delegation at [e-mail] in order to accommodate any special needs and provide assistance to ensure equality of opportunities with other candidates.

If a candidate with a disability is selected and recruited, the EEAS is committed to appropriate measures in order to accommodate his or her special needs to the working place or working conditions in accordance with Art 4 of the Decision ADMIN(2025)13 of the Director-General for Resource Management of the European External Action Service on providing reasonable accommodation for local staff with disabilities working in Union Delegations.

Data Protection Notice

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